SAFETY

Dealing with Hazards in a school setting

Dealing with Hazards in a school setting

Ahazard is the source or situation that has the potential to cause harm, death or damage to a person or to property. You can think of a hazard as the ‘thing’ or object that can hurt someone. Harm can be a human injury, ill-health or death, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these. Common examples of hazards include: